"Organic" Marketing melarky, not scientific term

Organic integrity: Contrary to what is said in the title of this post, the organic label is not "marketing malarky." By law, organic products must comply with federal regulations for production and handling. These regulations prohibit the use of toxic and persistent pesticides, antibiotics, synthetic hormones, and genetic engineering, among other things, and specifically outline what can - and cannot- be identified as organic. They state, for example, that products labeled ?100% Organic? and carrying the ?USDA Organic? seal be just that ? they contain all organically produced ingredients. Products that are made from at least 95% organic ingredients, and have remaining ingredients that are approved for use in organic products may also carry the ?USDA Organic? seal. Products that contain at least 70% organic ingredients may label those on the ingredient listing and identify themselves as "made with organic," while products containing less than 70% organic ingredients may list only those ingredients that are organic on the ingredient panel with no mention of organic on their main panel.

These and other organic regulations offer consumers both a clear definition in which they can trust and assurance that the organic products they buy and consume are produced and processed in a manner that maintains product integrity that begins on the farm.; Posted by: OrganicTrade Posted on: 07/06/09 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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